June 6 – Buildings throughout Brasilia are illuminated in green and yellow to celebrate the 2014 World Cup…Protests in Sao Paulo nearly shut down Arena Corinthians, venue for the opening match. More inside. Compiled by Nicole Bennett.

June 3 – National teams train for Brazil 2014… The International Broadcasting Centre opens in Rio… Artists and football fans across Brazil get in the mood for the tournament kicking off next week. More inside. Compiled by Nicole Bennett.

May 30 – Divisive Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer died Wednesday at the age of 85… National football teams including Brazil and Germany train ahead of the Brazil World Cup. More inside. Compiled by Nicole Bennett.

May 23 – Rio de Janeiro gears up for World Cup… Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo trains for Saturday’s Champions League final… FIFA chief Sepp Blatter at the 67th Cannes Film Festival. More inside. Compiled by Nicole Bennett.